Surry Community College, established in 1964, is a public, two-year higher education institution located in Dobson, North Carolina. The college sits in a rural setting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a tranquil campus atmosphere approximately 35 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. Surry Community College offers a diverse range of academic programs, with a notable emphasis on viticulture and enology, nursing, and college transfer courses. While the institution has an open admissions policy, some programs may have limited enrollment based on specific entry requirements. The campus features modest facilities designed to support its technical, vocational, and liberal arts curricula. On-campus housing is not offered at Surry Community College. The college primarily serves students seeking certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees, many of whom continue their education at four-year universities.
Surry Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 896 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,901 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,550 plus fees of $113.
